Community Education Workshop Refund Policy: If you withdraw at least one week before the first meeting, you will receive a 100% refund less a $15 processing fee. No refund is given for withdrawals made less than one week before the course starts. If BCC cancels a workshop, you will receive a 100% refund of all fees. Please allow at least three weeks for processing refunds.
Upcoming Workshops
Art Culinary and Hospitality Kids and Teens Music Outdoors Professional Self Care Writing
Art
- Bring your love of plants and art together in this creative, hands-on workshop! In this class, you'll learn the art of mosaic by designing and crafting a unique plant stand. Using colorful glass pieces, you'll create a one-of-a-kind stand to showcase your favorite plant. No prior experience is necessary — just bring your creativity and leave with a beautiful, functional piece of art for your home or garden! Perfect for beginners and seasoned crafters alike. No discounts or waivers.
- Learn the art of mosaic while designing your own personalized stepping stone. Using vibrant glass gems, you'll create a durable and decorative piece that will add charm to any garden path or outdoor space. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced crafter, this class offers all the guidance you need to make a stunning and functional garden accent. Come with your imagination, leave with a beautiful stepping stone to brighten your yard! No discounts or waivers.
- This workshop will introduce beginners to the fundamental principles and techniques of drawing. It will cover line, shape, form and shading. Through hands-on fun exercises and guided instruction, students will enhance their observational skills, gain confidence and have fun while developing their technical abilities.
- Elevate your tree painting skills by learning how to mix and apply acrylic paints for natural-looking highlights, shadows and textures. Beginners to experienced. Students will receive a supply list upon registration.
Culinary and Hospitality
- Discover the art of mixology by mastering its fundamental principles, understanding bar organization, and familiarizing yourself with essential equipment. Learn the precise techniques to prepare and serve an array of mixed drinks, cocktails, and wines with finesse and flair. In this workshop, we'll delve into the legal aspects of serving laws, ensuring you're well-versed in regulations and responsibilities. Please note that participants must be at least 18 years old and possess a valid Massachusetts ID to enroll.
- Do you have a sweet tooth? Join us for frosting-filled fun in a beginner's cake decorating workshop, where you will learn how to make your dream dessert and wow everyone for the next occasion (or even just for yourself, it's somebody's birthday somewhere!) In this workshop we will cover all of the basic skills needed to create beautifully decorated cakes, and subsequently become your family's designated dessert go-to for every holiday or birthday.
- Local businesses, such as restaurants that are required to have Choke Safe certified individuals on site, are encouraged to participate. Attend for free!
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ServSafe Manager Certification Session 1
- This certification is a food safety credential that verifies a person's knowledge and skills to manage food safety in a foodservice operation. The certification is offered by the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (NRAEF) and is accredited by the American National Accreditation Board (ANAB). The certification is intended for restaurant owners, managers, and employees who are responsible for food safety in the workplace.
Kids and Teens
- In Dungeons and Dragons (D&D), players will form an adventuring party to explore fantasy worlds together as they embark on epic quests and level up in experience. The Dungeon Master (also known as the DM) is the game's referee and storyteller. There's no winning or losing in D&D—at least, not in the conventional way. We promote a fun and inviting environment for those wanting to learn more about D&D. Participants will experience character building, creative storytelling, working as a team and learn to creatively solve problem and overcome obstacles. Join us and learn to play Dungeons and Dragons!
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Financial Fitness: A Teen's Guide to Budgeting, Security and Smart Money Habits
- This free workshop is designed to equip teenagers with essential financial skills for a successful future. Throughout the workshop, participants will explore the fundamentals of budgeting, learning how to effectively manage their finances and make informed decisions with their money.
- Calling all young chefs! Learn the basics of cooking in a safe environment. From mastering kitchen safety and wielding utensils to creating yummy meals, we'll explore the joy of food preparation together. Come hungry for knowledge and leave with the skills to whip up your favorite dishes! For ages 8 to 12 years old.
Music
- In partnership with Berkshire Music School, this workshop will focus on the fundamentals of composing music for film. Students will receive a film scene without music to score. These compositions will be presented to the participants for discussion led by the instructor, focusing on students' selections of instruments, musical themes, tempo, and placement. Time permitting, we will also analyze scenes from classic films, examining the choices made by their composers.
Outdoor Fitness and Recreation
- In collaboration with Miraval Resorts, this program is designed to improve all aspects of your golf game, from a beginner to an experienced player. Over the course of this program you will learn everything from putting to taking your game to the golf course! In a group setting students will learn from each other while having fun and a few laughs. You can expect to walk away from this clinic series with the acquired knowledge of all aspects of the game of golf. No waivers or discounts.
Professional Development
- Join us for an immersive and advanced workshop designed specifically for massage therapists looking to deepen their understanding and skills in clinical orthopedic massage techniques targeting the hips, abdomen and lower back. This hands-on class will blend anatomical knowledge with practical application, equipping participants with the tools to address common musculoskeletal issues and enhance overall client well-being.
- Join us for an immersive and advanced workshop designed specifically for massage therapists looking to deepen their understanding and skills in clinical orthopedic massage techniques targeting the legs, knee, ankle and foot. This hands-on class will blend anatomical knowledge with practical application, equipping participants with the tools to address common musculoskeletal issues and enhance overall client well-being.
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Exploring the Entrepreneurial Journey: How to Start and Run Your Own Business
- This workshop provides aspiring entrepreneurs with the essential tools and insights needed to launch a successful business. From identifying your niche and developing a solid business plan to marketing strategies and financial management, this course will help you begin your entrepreneurial journey. Gain practical advice, real-world examples, and inspiration to turn your business ideas into reality. Whether you’re a first-time entrepreneur or looking to refine your skills, this is the first step to your roadmap to success. Earn a certificate upon completion.
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Getting Paid to Talk: An Introduction to Professional Voice Over Session 1
Getting Paid to Talk: An Introduction to Professional Voice Over Session 2
- From audio books to advertisements and beyond, we encounter recorded voices everywhere! In this one-night class, your instructor will take you behind-the-scenes in the voice over field for a fun and realistic look at how the voice over field really works.
- In partnership with Berkshire Media and Film Collaborative, this comprehensive workforce development workshop is designed to introduce you to the fundamental skills of being a production assistant (PA) on a film or television set. The curriculum emphasizes real-world scenarios and industry-standard practices. From assisting with set preparation to coordinating talent and managing equipment, you will explore the essential tasks that PAs undertake to ensure smooth and efficient production operations.
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Massachusetts Construction Supervisor License (CSL) Exam Prep
- This course will give you the necessary tools to pass your Massachusetts Construction Supervisor License exam. This Unrestricted CSL is for those who wish to be licensed for construction, reconstruction, alteration, repair, removal, or demolition involving any activity regulated by the code for: 35,000 cubic foot enclosed spaces; one- and two-family dwellings or any accessory building thereto, irrespective of size; buildings used for farm purposes; and retaining walls less than 10 feet in height at all points along the wall as measured from the base of the footing to the top of the wall.
- This program was developed by Ann Shacar RMT, in response to the needs of the residents and staff of long-term care and healthcare facilities. Family caregivers will also greatly benefit from this class. This program is designed to teach the principles, and techniques of Reiki and how to use them to assist residents and clients as well as themselves, emphasis is placed on behavior modification, dementia, anxiety and stress management. Students will receive Certification in Level 1 Reiki at the completion of class.
- Level 2 boosts the Reiki energy attunement; you will learn the symbols and how to use them to send the energy through time and space - and how this will assist you with healing, calming, and bringing a sense of peace to your environment. This technique is useful in helping not only clients/loved ones at a distance but groups of residents in dementia and behavioral units. We will also discuss how to use the Reiki energy to heal past trauma and events. Certification for Level 2 Reiki at the completion of the class.
Self Care
- This workshop will introduce you to the concepts of intuition and how to hear and trust your intuitive voice. We will discuss not only the basics of intuition but the tools to develop and strengthen it. This is a lecture workshop with plenty of time for questions and discussion. Please bring a notebook/journal. You will leave with a better sense of what intuition is and how to know, see, hear and feel the messages from spirit.
- Improving posture, balance, coordination, endurance and flexibility and to maintain good health and quality of life by increasing our flow of energy through gentle, graceful, repeated movements.
- Ecopsychology studies the interconnectedness of humans and the natural world by bridging the gap between ecology and psychology. It looks at how the balance and health of the human body and mind reflects the health of the environment, and vice versa. This area of study is for anyone looking to deepen their understanding of the roles the human species play in our natural environment. It is especially helpful for those interested in fields like environmental education and advocacy, healthcare and healing and social services.
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Self-defense for Solo Adventurers: Key Skills for Runners, Hikers, Urban Dwellers and More
- This specialized self-defense class is designed for solo runners, hikers, and anyone who enjoys the outdoors or time in the big city, focusing on practical techniques and strategies to enhance personal safety. Participants will learn effective self-defense moves, situational awareness, and risk assessment skills tailored to outdoor scenarios. The class emphasizes confidence-building and empowerment, equipping individuals with the knowledge to protect themselves in potentially dangerous situations.
- Join us for a transformative decluttering workshop designed to help you regain control of your space and simplify your life. In this interactive session, you’ll learn practical strategies for decluttering your home, making mindful decisions about what to keep, and creating a more organized, peaceful environment. Whether you’re overwhelmed by a chaotic closet or simply want to refresh your living space, this workshop will provide the tools and inspiration you need to create a more serene and functional home.
Writing
- Join us for a fast-paced, low-pressure round of improvisational poetry writing exercises. Have fun and be inspired by interactive, surprising prompts and the energy of the group.